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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 220.64 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 220.64 and 93.51 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 220.64 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/220.64 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 220.64 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 20,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631.58/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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